Beautiful, newly renovated (approx) 1050 SF second floor loft apartment (stairs only, no elevator); granite counters; cultured marble showers and vanities; exposed brick walls and timbers; large windows, allowing a lot of natural light; full kitchen, stainless appliances; hardwood floors, tile in kitchen and baths, carpeted bedrooms. King bed in Master; queen bed in guest bedroom.
Private access at the street level for the 4 apartments housed in this building.
We are happy to answer questions about the area and things to do during your visit. The Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Burea (CVB) is also an easy 3 block walk down Broadway for a wealth of information.

Located in a historic district of a beautiful Mississippi River town - Alton, IL. Fine dining restaurant right across the street; local microbrewery 2 blocks; half dozen additional dining and live entertainment venues within a 4-5 block walk. Easy walk to Riverfront Park and Amphitheater, and to Argosy Alton Belle Casino.
Walk to anything in Downtown Alton; 20 min drive to STL International Airport; 30 min drive to Downtown St. Louis; 25 min to Clayton; 10 min to Alton Amtrak Station; taxi service available around Alton area
Street parking, but we're right on a corner with plenty of spots available in front and on the side of the building. State & local lodging taxes must be applied to the stated lodging rates, and payment will be requested upon arrival.

My husband and I had a wonderful stay in "our" loft. It was exactly as described and we couldn't have asked for a better host. Mike is so personable and accommodating. The location is great, within walking distance to many restaurants and shops. The back patio was so relaxing for morning coffee and evening wine. From now on this will be our "go to" place when we visit Alton.

CheriMay 2016

This place is AWESOME. Brand new. Super cool. Was perfect for my stay. Mike was a super host and made staying there easy. Highly recommended. A+++++

JamesJanuary 2016

If you are staying in Alton, Illinois for any reason, stay at the Cracker Factory. There really is no other place to stay. It is perfect. The view is amazing. The location is ideal. The place itself is spacious and beautiful. Mike is a great host. Easily, the best place in the St. Louis area.

ScottAugust 2015

Mike did such a great job welcoming us! My husband and I really enjoy our time at his place. Looking forward to returning

SarahAugust 2016

Wonderful place! Mike was great to work with and the apartment was just as described. Loved that deck! Thank you, we'll be back!

KenSeptember 2016

Everything was great and as promised. Mike was very communicative throughout the stay. Alton was great with many fun bars and restaurants. Can't wait to come back when it is warmer.

DavidNovember 2015

Mike's place is amazing. He met me there, went over the particulars, was very thorough. The Alton Amphitheater is right across the highway from Mike's place, and I enjoyed listening to a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert from the privacy of my own balcony. Mike even left me a few outdoor chairs for my comfort. What a hidden jewel in the city of Alton. We will be back, especially if there is a concert in the area.

LaurelSeptember 2015

Great view! Accommodations were modern and comfortable. Close to park and downtown. Mike was very responsive and easy to work with.

Beautiful, newly renovated (approx) 1050 SF second floor apartment (stairs only, no elevator); granite counters; cultured marble showers and vanities; exposed wood timbers; large windows, allowing a lot of natural light; full kitchen, stainless appliances; hardwood floors, tile in kitchen and baths, carpeted bedrooms. Queen bed in Master and guest bedroom.
Private access at the street level for the 4 apartments housed in this building.
I am happy to answer questions about the area and things to do during your visit. The Alton Regional Convention and Visitors Burea (CVB) is also an easy 3 block walk down Broadway for a wealth of information.

Located in a historic district of a beautiful Mississippi River town. Fine dining right across the street; local microbrewery 2 blocks; half dozen additional dining and live entertainment venues within a 4-5 block walk. Easy walk to Riverfront Park and Amphitheater and Argosy Alton Belle Casino.
20 minutes to STL International Airport; 30 minutes to Downtown St. Louis; 25 minutes to Clayton; 10 minutes to Alton Amtrak Station; taxi service around Alton area
Street parking, but we're right on a corner with plenty of spots available in front and on the side of the building. State & local lodging taxes must be applied to the stated lodging rates, and payment will be requested upon arrival. A one-time cleaning fee of $40 will be charged for stays less than a week.

Mike is fantastic and the place is lovely! It's a new unit and building so he is still working out some details such as minimizing noise from unit above, etc. Mike is very responsive and willing to help--he even carried my heavy bag up the stairs! We'll definitely stay here the next time we're in Alton.

CynthiaJune 2016

A beautiful condo in a great location. Mike was very accommodating and helpful.

Melissa June 2016

Everything about our stay here blew me away. The location is the absolute best in Alton, the view of the river from the balcony is amazing (you could spend all day watching the river), and every aspect of the apartment is extremely well done. My family and I rented the upstairs penthouse suite as well and we agreed that these apartments are among the very best we've ever rented anywhere. Mike is a very friendly, generous and responsive host, providing us with incredible service and a beautiful place to stay while in Alton. I can't recommend this rental more!

MaraOctober 2016

I can't say enough nice things about how lovely our stay was! Mike was extremely accommodating and has thought through all details of the location. The view was breathtaking, the location central and space itself was well designed and beautiful! If you are ever in the area, I can't imagine a better place to stay!! We will certainly be back and soon to enjoy all Alton has to offer!!

CrystalSeptember 2016

Mike was extremely friendly and very helpful. Obvious he is proud of his facilities and it shows.

Guests repeatedly remark about how nice our facilities are. Even the Studio unit, though small relative to the other units in the building, has top quality finishes and offers the same unobstructed view of the Mississippi River front as all of the other units. The large full-glass double patio doors bring the river environment right into your apartment! The view from the deck includes approx 160 degrees of unobstructed view of the Lock & Dam #26, Clark Bridge, Alton Marina, Alton Riverfront Amphitheater and a wide swath of the MS River. And on a clear day, the St. Louis Gateway Arch is even visible on the distant horizon.
A common stairway and corridor leads to entrances of all four on-site apartments - 3 on the second level and 1 on the third level of the building. Stairways are wide and easily navigable with bags. Once inside your unit, you have your own access directly onto the south facing (river facing) solid concrete deck with patio chairs to enjoy the ambience of the flowing river and boat traffic on the Mighty Mississippi.
Host will be usually be available via mobile phone (and lives only 10 minutes away) to answer questions about the area and/or otherwise assist with check-in and other needs.

Located in a historic district of a beautiful Mississippi River town. Fine dining right across the street; local microbrewery 2 blocks; coffee/bakery shop 2 blocks; half a dozen additional dining and live entertainment venues within a 2-5 block walk. Easy walk to Riverfront Park and Amphitheater and Argosy Alton Belle Casino.
Parking is readily available on the street in front of and on the side of the building, and in a public parking lot across the street.
State & local lodging taxes must be applied to stays less than 30 days, as with the local hotels, and payment will be requested upon arrival.

This was my first booking with AirBnB, and Mike really helped me feel comfortable with the process. When I was having trouble with the app, I messaged Mike, and he was very helpful and timely with his responses. As for the place itself, we couldn't have been happier with it. Clean, secure, and comfy. Several times, my wife said that it was way better than a standard hotel stay would have been. Would recommend Mike and his places 100%.

RobertApril 2016

Mike was awesome and very helpful

JonathanMay 2016

Mike was great to work with. His location is great for the St Louis area. Very clean and comfy. We will be back when we are able to get away again. Dont be afraid to work with Mike and stay at his locations. Thank you.

RogerOctober 2015

The studio loft apartment is a very good accommodation for a couple. The apartment is a totally new renovation of an older building and tastefully decorated. It's a proximate location to downtown Alton with a great view of the Mississippi River, Riverfront Park, Alton Amphitheatre, and the Clark Bridge from the large outdoor deck. It is one of the few available units in Alton that offers the location and view that this unit does. The apartment was very clean, comfortable, quiet and well insulated and we were not disturbed by any of the other guests. Mike was out of town the weekend we visited so he arranged for his mother to meet us at the apartment, provide a tour of the unit, and give us the keys. She was very nice and accommodating. We would absolutely book this apartment again if we return to Alton. It would be very difficult to find a better location with equal amenities.

WILLIAMOctober 2015

Loved my stay here! Perfect location, very clean and had a great view of the river. The studio unit has everything you could need including a full kitchen and washer/dryer. The size of the studio is perfect for one or two people and Mike was incredibly accommodating and helpful.

AliJune 2016

Mike was available and flexible with all my requests and his place was gorgeous! Thanks so much.

EmOctober 2015

What a great place, perfect view to relax. The studio is set up with all the things I left at home. Mike was an awesome host! Easy to contact and pointed out the local points of interest and up coming local events.